Shah Rukh Khan’s method of learning about Divya Bharti’s passing: “I was asleep in Delhi when…”

A look back at Shah Rukh Khan’s previous conversation where he discussed Divya Bharti and her compliments for him following Deewana in honour of her 30th death anniversary.

Early movies starring Shah Rukh Khan with Divya Bharti include Dil Aashna Hai (1992) and Deewana (1992). In Deewana, he made his acting début alongside her. It will have been 30 years since her death on April 5th, 2023. The young actress, who was married to the producer Sajid Nadiadwala, passed away after plunging from her Mumbai apartment building’s fifth-floor balcony. only 19 years old. Shah Rukh remembered how he learned of her passing in Delhi. He added that she was a “stunning” actor and that her method was distinct from his more sombre approach. The audience adored them together a lot.

1990 saw Divya make her acting début in the Tamil film Nila Pennae. Before making a name for herself in 1992 with Vishwatma and the single Saat Samundar, she appeared in a number of south Indian films. Due to her twelve picture releases, that year was significant for the actor. At the 1993 Filmfare Awards, she also won the Lux New Face of the Year award for Deewana. The actress had a bright future in front of her, but her passing ended it.

1993’s Kshatriya was Divya’s last movie. After her passing, Shatranj, Rang, and Tholi Muddhu were all freed.